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Study for an Archway

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a semi-circular scene that features a sketch or painted design with a view of rolling hills and trees. The design is observed perpendicularly to the flat surface. The landscape includes hills, trees, and a figure in flowing robes. The brushstrokes are varied using linear hatching and solid strokes for texture. The color palette is primarily brown with hints of dark grey or black.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and graphite on tan laid paper
Dimensions
4811 × 2751 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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